un-famous locomotives

[S.A.C. Martin]

The only one which always stands out as a perennial favourite of mine is the Peppercorn A1. Underrated machine in service, incredible machine in preservation. 'Nuff said.

But there again, I find myself going through periods where certain designs suddenly jump out at you. I'm loving the Thompson Pacifics at the moment, but truth be told I love the look of all the ECML Pacifics. There's something about those shared aesthetic features like the smokebox doors, the overall proportions and the round topped, wide firebox boilers.

[giner]

For my eye, the B12 always had a certain appeal. I just liked the way they 'sat' on the rails. The proportions looked about right to me. Peppercorn pacifics, too, delighted my eye. Aw Jeez, I loved 'em all.

[61962]

K3 - naturally!

[Steve05]

Hi All,

Having accepted the disqualification of the classic’s and Pacific classes, my favorite is V2. It’s such a handsome look and for me comes with impressive performance and a remarkable history.

Here is a link to my RTR V2 on Shed (I know it’s not an accurate model, but it’s the only one I got).

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j38 ... ug2010.jpg

But when it comes to tank loco, it would have to be the V1/3. Another great looking and well-proportioned tank loco design.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j38 ... chline.jpg

Regards

Steve

[WOOTANG]

steve05
it looks like a nice layout as well have you uploaded any videos on youtube


also sorrry people i know the W1 wasnt a pacific i didnt realise that i had all of the together i thought i put the W1 seprately before i mentioned the pacifics

[Blink Bonny]

Ay up!

As for the W1, Gresley always referred to it as a 4-6-4 so if its good enough for The Great Man...

As to my fave "Division 2" engines: I'm undecided between three. The V2, B1 and K1. All lovely, middling-powered mixed traffic workhorses.

Probably the V2. Magnificent!

[neilgow]

For me, it has to be any of the B16's and definitely the K3. Both sadly missed.

NG

[locodraughtsman]

Surely the V4 - one of the best?

[Autocar Publicity]

I would say the V2, especially Green Arrow...but I think it is too famous! It may not have been excluded at the start of this thread, but sticking to the spirit of the question, I think it's too well known/loved.

So, I'll go with the K classes and the J72s.

[Blink Bonny]

Ay up!

V4 - wasn't that the Rolls Royce to do the job of a Ford car?

But didn't it have style! Pity one dodn't survive.

[brsince78]

I have an admiration for the N2s. A well proportioned looking workhorse. Mainstay of the GN suburban services.

[manna]

G'Day Gents

Oh dear ! so many to choose from, top of the list V2, P2 and P1, but I also have a soft spot for J52, J50 and J6, I have so many memories of the J52's shunting at Bounds Green CS, ahhh, I can smell them already

manna

[majormagna]

Hm, I'd have to go different to you lot... I think my favourite loco of all is one of either the NER Q6, Q7 or J27.

[60800]

I would say the V2, especially Green Arrow...but I think it is too famous! I think it's too well known/loved.

I'd have to agree with that, considering I have that certain soft spot for old greeny. Good to know she's well loved though, and not just seen as a knock off of scotsman. You wouldn't believe the stuff I've heard random people say about her when walking round her at the NRM

[pete2hogs]

F3. Last survivor still working short express turns (Beccles - Lowestoft) in 1950ish! Or you can have it with a tender if you prefer (E4).

But if you mean Gresley engines it'd be K3 or V4. Fond as I am of B17's they were something of a hybrid, and they didn't age well. The V4 could have done the same jobs much better.